Wednesday, February 29, 2012

There’s “Keep Austin Weird,” “Love Asheville,” “Think Local Umpqua,” “Homegrown El Paso,” and so many more “buy local” campaigns around the country. How about Decatur? What slogan would sum up our city’s local love of independent businesses? How do you capture Decatur’s community spirit in just a few words? We want to hear from you! Send in a go local Decatur slogan to us, we’ll pick the best three, and put them up for a public vote online. Get creative!read full post at thedecaturminute.com

A classic horror film follows each show. From “Frankenstein” to “The Creature From the Black Lagoon,” the SILVER SCREAM SPOOKSHOW shares its love of scary cinema with a new generation. And this monstrous double bill and interactive movie-going experience gives guests more boo for the buck!

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Tour deCatur Set for March 24

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Register nowfor the 10th Annual Tour deCatur, set for Saturday, March 24, at Decatur High School. Sign up to run the 5K race or 1-mile Fun Run and support children and youth across the community!

NEW THIS YEAR: Your favorite Decatur school or sports team can benefit from your participation in the 2012 Tour! After you register, create a personal fundraising page and invite family, friends and neighbors to sponsor you.

Here’s how: Go to www.firstgiving.com/tourdecatur/2012 … click on the GREEN fundraise link at the top right … then follow the easy set-up instructions. The amount you raise is split 50-50 between your designated school / team and the Decatur Education Foundation.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Express bus operator Megabus is adding more routes from Atlanta, launching service to New Orleans and to Athens this year.Megabus, which launched service in Atlanta last November with routes to 11 cities, also debuted double-decker buses on some of its service in Atlanta on Tuesday. The bus operator first launched its service in 2006 in Chicago and is a subsidiary of Coach USA.

Starting Feb. 29, the company will launch three daily departures from Athens, a nonstop route that will take an hour and 40 minutes from the Megabus stop at the street level of the MARTA Civic Center station, according to Megabus director Bryony Chamberlain.

Starting April 2, Megabus will operate two daily departures to New Orleans. That route includes stops in Mobile and Montgomery and will take a total of 8 hours and 45 minutes, Chamberlain said.

Fares range from $1 to $44 each way to New Orleans, and from $1 to $13 each way to Athens, depending on when tickets are purchased.

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Steve McQueen

Triumph has joined forces with the estate of Hollywood icon Steve McQueen to create a limited edition motorcycle that pays tribute to the late actor’s love of the British brand’s products.

Just 1100 of the Triumph Steve McQueenTM Edition will be produced and sold worldwide from April 2012, which is likely to make it one of 2012’s most sought after bikes.

McQueen was famous almost as much for his passion for cars, aeroplanes and motorcycles as he was for his legendary movies. He owned numerous Triumph motorcycles and loved to spend his spare time riding in the Californian dunes aboard his modified 1963 Triumph Bonneville. A highly accomplished rider, he also competed in the 1964 International Six Day Trial in East Germany using a factory-prepared 650cc Triumph Trophy and was reputed to have owned 138 motorcycles.--

Lawmakers will hold a hearing on a proposal to ban cellphone towers from school property.State Rep. Karla Drenner, D-Avondale Estates, said she plans to introduce legislation banning construction of the towers near schools because of concerns about radiation safety. The DeKalb County School District recently entered an agreement allowing T-Mobile to build towers at nine schools, eliciting an outcry from parents.

The hearing is at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in room 415 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building, across the street from the Georgia State Capitol.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

For early birds, twice a month you can catchField Trips with Sue on CBS Better Mornings Atlanta. We highlight posts from the blog and other interesting things to do. Here’s what we talked about this morning. If you’d like to see the segment, just follow the link.

Friday, February 10, 2012

It's not too late to reserve a romantic table at Wahoo! Grill for Valentine's Day on Tuesday, February 14. Toast to romance this Valentine's Day and join us at Wahoo! Grill for a special menu, designed for you and your date by executive chef Christian Speigal. In addition to our acclaimed dinner menu, you can also enjoy the following featured appetizers and entrees:

Decatur-based ParcLife Homes, which specializes in purchasing distressed properties to restore them, bought the house for less than $100,000 last year. (As dilapidated as it was, DeKalb County's appraisal department pegged its value at $140,000.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

The offer will be available Feb. 14-18. Adoptions will be $60, including vaccines and other necessities. There's been a lot of angry talk about DeKalb County's animal shelter in the media lately. So, on that note...

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Kudzu Atlanta Antique Market

What's New at the Zu!

Join us for our third annual Rail Arts District event Saturday, Feb. 11. Kudzu helps to sponsor this consortium of local artists, galleries, and shops that will showcase art and artists all day this Saturday in the surrounding area. Shop, drink and dance the day away at RAD! As a part of the event, Kudzu will feature a group of local fine artists, as well as collections of Southern Folk Art including works by RA Miller, Howard Finster, Missionary Mary, and others. Saturday afternoon will also feature Sale Prices, Live Music, and Free Wine and Refreshments, so come on in, 'cause it's all happening at The 'Zu! For more about RAD, go to www.railartsdistrict.com.

Thursday, February 2, 2012

When:Saturdays in April, May and June, 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.All items to be collected should be placed on the curb no later than 7:30 a.m.What: yard trimmings, building materials (that are not from the work of private contractors), tires, appliances (not containing Freon), and trash that would not normally be placed in pay-as-you-throw (PAYT) bags. Liquids, dirt, bricks, blocks, stone, rocks, concrete, and motor vehicle batteries or parts will not be collected.

From:http://www.decaturspirits.com/Decatur Wine & Spirits is an Atlanta-area package store providing a high-quality selection of wines, beers, liquors, and cigars. We feature a diverse selection of wines and cigars, Decatur's largest selection of beers, more than fifty single-malt Scotch whiskeys, and many other fine selections.

They strive to provide outstanding selection while maintaining great prices on all their products. Stop by the store, and they'll be happy to help you select the right accompaniment for your occasion.Click for an interactive map

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The Court House looks so much better without that bandstand built in the middle of the front steps. Why would they block the front view. Why don't they move it to the left about 100 feet over in the grass area.

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